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No dish celebrates the bounty of the late-summer garden better than succotash. When done right, this colorful mix of corn, beans (typically lima beans or field peas), and other seasonal vegetables is more than just a side—it can upstage the rest of the potluck spread. But sadly, we’ve all encountered plenty of anemic steam table versions of the recipe at restaurants where the ingredients have, well, suffered. While succotash is inherently flexible—it’s a resourceful way to use up a surplus of corn or show off a precious handful of field peas—certain types of produce work better than others....

The snack aisle is headed to the freezer section thanks to the continued partnership between two beloved, family-owned brands. Following the runaway success of the Christmas Tree Cakes ice cream, Hudsonville Ice Cream and Little Debbie have teamed up again, this time to “put a cold and creamy twist on classic snack cakes” with seven new ice cream flavors inspired by your favorite sweet treats. The seven flavors are: Oatmeal Creme Pies: Vanilla creme ice cream with soft oatmeal cookie pieces and a hint of molasses....

Also known as Pronexa Eyelash Growth Enhancer & Brow Serum, Lavish Lash calls on a botanical serum to increase the volume and length of lashes and brows. It gives an immediate shine which instantly increases the appearance of fullness. The formula is designed to work with all skin types and provide results without irritating the sensitive eye area. Take a scroll through the whopping 32,000-plus Pronexa Hairgenics Lavish Lash reviews, and be prepared to be both overwhelmed and intrigued—at least, that was my experience....

We’re not saying yesteryear was better than today, but it was definitely more earthy and colorful. If you don’t believe that, just tune into your Southern grandparents—or your favorite memories of them. Some of their expressions were rooted in farm life, while others had a “don’t get above your raisin’” edge designed to bring uppity youngsters back down to earth. “Lord have mercy,” just about everything Memaw and Papaw said was memorable and worth a revival (not a tent revival, but a conversational one)....

Even the loveliest chat can turn sour if it goes on a hair too long. Everyone has been in a situation where you’re stuck in a conversation that you need to escape for various reasons. Sometimes you might need a moment to yourself to recuperate or have other pressing matters to attend to, so experts are sharing polite ways to end a tiresome conversation without being offensive. These practices help preserve your friendships and warn the people you speak with that you intend to make a courteous exit....

Months of sheltering in place have us all looking at our homes a bit differently. And, as the weather warms up, we’ve turned that critical eye to our backyards. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are looking at their backyards as their own personal parks. The patches of grass we used to complain about having to mow have become prized possessions… miniature getaways. Like many people, we’ve found ourselves looking for ways to transform our boring backyard into a relaxing oasis....

The brilliant ice cream minds at Blue Bell have done it again! Available in stores beginning today, the Texas creamery’s new Chocolate Peanut Butter Overload flavor features a smooth milk chocolate ice cream loaded with chocolate-coated peanut butter cups and peanut butter cookie dough pieces. Swoon. “Anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and peanut butter should make a detour to their nearest grocery store and grab a carton of our new ice cream as soon as possible,” Joe Robertson, executive director of advertising and marketing for Blue Bell, said in a news release....

Chick-fil-A hash browns may be a go-to in your morning order at Chick-fil-A, but did you know they can also be the base for a delicious make-at-home breakfast casserole? Brandi Milloy, food reporter on POPSUGAR Food’s Eat the Trend and Today show tastemaker walked fans through how to make Hash Brown Lasagna on Chick-fil-A’s blog, The Chicken Wire. The tasty dish combines the eatery’s signature hash browns and Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets along with fresh herbs, bacon, cheese and more....

This year, we’ve got more downtime at home than we may be used to in saner, simpler times. There’s been a whole lot of Dolly and a whole lot of knitting. Too much Zooming and perhaps not enough YouTube Zumba-ing. But now that the holiday season is fast approaching, we’ve got one fun activity we’re antsing to add to our at-home activities list: Gingerbread house-making. For those of you looking for expert guidance as you embark on the culinary craft, we’ve got just the gingerbread guru for you—Carla Hall....

As America continues to hunker down in quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus, we’re all doing what we can to stay positive and entertained in our ample time at home. Many have taken to the kitchen to try new recipes they’ve never had time for before, and baking bread has become a go-to stress relieving activity. But sometimes the cooking can get cumbersome—not to mention all the dish washing!...

Fans of HGTV’s Home Town know that Ben and Erin Napier aren’t the only stars of the series. Erin’s rural hometown of Laurel, Mississippi, gets just as much billing as the crafty couple. And now, the Napiers are giving one lucky person a chance for a one-of-a-kind visit to charming Laurel in exchange for supporting a very important cause. Erin took to Instagram last week with the announcement that she and Ben were running a sweepstakes in conjunction with Children’s of Mississippi—the only children’s hospital in the state....

When The Beach Boys sang about summer, it wasn’t the heat or humidity or the mosquitoes or sunburns that the bushy-haired bards were celebrating. They were tapping into fond memories of hitting the sand, feeling dried salt water on your skin, and forgetting real life for a few glorious months. The where wasn’t nearly as important as the who, and good vibrations were the goal. For a nostalgia-stirring vacation with friends, Sarasota—a fanciful town on Florida’s scenic Suncoast—has easy appeal for everyone....

Grab your spoons, y’all. GODIVA, proprietors of some of the most delicious, delectable indulgences has taken it up a notch. Now the famous chocolatiers, in partnership with Boardwalk Frozen Treats, are giving us the GODIVA Ice Cream Collection. The ice cream in your freezer is about to be next level. As the website suggests, “Each spoonful of GODIVA Ice Cream pairs the finest ingredients with the iconic GODIVA chocolate experience.” The collection includes seven mouth-watering flavors, and the combinations are out of this world....

If you don’t clean your glass shower door regularly, you’ll notice a filmy substance can quickly build up. This could be anything from soap scum, dirt, grime, mineral deposits, or dead skin. Most likely, it’s a combination of at least a few of those things. It sounds gross, but don’t worry. It’s easy to rid your glass shower door of that gunky stuff once and for all. Read on to find out how to clean a glass shower door in three simple steps with a gentle cleaning product you already have at home....

A well-known instruction for seasoned bakers and a familiar directive for more casual ones, creaming together butter and sugar appears early in countless baking recipes. But as ubiquitous as it is in cake recipes and cookie recipes, incorrectly creaming butter and sugar is one of the most common mistakes bakers make and can result in flat, dense, or soggy sweets. Here, discover why this step is so key to turning out a delectable finished product, plus how to do it properly....

When the air outside begins to nip, and the rest of the neighborhood is adorned in twinkle lights and strands of garland, my childhood home would fill with the smell of oil and crisping potatoes as my mother, Emily Angel Baer, transformed into the Latke Lady. I come from a very big family in Memphis, Tennessee and we filled the eight days of Hanukkah by celebrating with different parts of our family each night....

As the opening entry in The New Southern Living Garden Book, abelia is not only alphabetically first in our gardening estimation, but it is also one of our favorite plantings of all time. This Southern-favorite plant belongs to the family Caprifoliaceae. It’s a graceful shrub with small, delicate blooms, and it has long been a reliable plant for borders and shrub plantings. It can also be a great choice for foundation plantings and hedges, as long as it is tended appropriately....

Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia home brand has revealed a preview of their holiday collection and it looks amazing. As in, we’re ready to hang that wreath and light those seasonal candles now kind of amazing. While it’s only October, their complete Magnolia holiday collection debuts on Tuesday, October 13, and you can head to the Magnolia blog now to see some photos of the offerings and read more. “In a season that can often feel fast-paced, the intentional moments we create with those we love, even in their simplicity, can feel like an offering,” reads a message from Joanna Gaines in the blog post....

Drone Racing Makes World Games Debut Earlier this month, the emerging air sport of Drone Racing made its debut at The World Games right in our backyard in Birmingham, Alabama. In what can best be described as a small-scale nearly silent disco version of a giant NASCAR race, drone racers from around the world gathered in the Magic City at Protective Stadium for two action packed days of competition, all on the hunt for gold....

One of my most prized possessions is a vintage recipe box that my grandmother gave to my mom, which was then passed down to me. I fill it with handwritten recipes of my own to mix in with recipes my mother wrote out for me. Every time I file through it on the search for cooking inspiration, I think of both women, who I wouldn’t be here without. No matter which style you choose, the books and boxes are a great way to get everyone in the kitchen and talk about your family history through one of the best storytellers of them all: food....